Blu-ray gaining on DVD

Blu-ray gaining on DVD

Within three years revenue from Blu-ray players will exceed DVD players, according to Scottsdale, Ariz.-based In-Stat.

Although DVD player shipments will still surpass Blu-ray, higher prices for Blu-ray players, most with network connectivity, will generate four times the revenue of DVD players.

“In North America, significant price drops of Blu-ray players drove unit shipments to triple in 2009,” says Michelle Abraham, In-Stat analyst. “The cost differential between standard definition DVD and Blu-ray is becoming much smaller and new features such as IP/network connectivity are becoming increasingly important.  Blu-ray is finally starting to make significant advances market.”

Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

* Shipments of network-enabled Blu-ray players/recorders will approach 80 million units by 2013.

* 18% of US survey respondents with at least some interest in purchasing a Blu-ray player cited cost as a barrier.

* Japan dominates the market for Blu-ray recorders. Europe is the largest revenue market for Blu-ray players.

* The key semiconductor providers supporting the Blu-ray and DVD player/recorder market include Broadcom, NEC, MediaTek, Sunplus and Zoran.

Recent In-Stat research, Worldwide Blu-Ray and DVD Player/Recorder Market (#IN1004547ME), covers the worldwide market for DVD players and recorders. The $3,495 report includes:

* Examination of market trends for Blu-ray and standard definition DVD.

Forecasts of worldwide unit sales, revenue, and average selling prices of standard definition DVD recorders and players, and of Blu-ray recorders and players through 2013.

* Overview of DVD and Blu-ray technology.

* Profiles of major DVD and Blu-ray silicon providers including: Broadcom, ESS Technology, Magnum Semiconductors, Media Tek, NEC, Sigma Designs, Sunplus, and Zoran.

* For a free sample of the report and more information, please contact Elaine Potter at: epotter@reedbusiness.com or (480) 483-4441.

To purchase it online, please visit: http://www.instat.com/catalog/mmcatalogue.asp?id=162